Fine Gael board of trustees asked to review raft of resignations from party

Cork councillor Karen Coakley, who has resigned from Fine Gael, says she is 'appalled' that members who 'created these problems have not been reprimanded'

Karen Coakley: 'Negativity in Cork South-West, created by a few, is spreading like a toxic virus and it has damaged the party beyond repair.' File picture

The Fine Gael board of trustees is being asked to review a raft of resignations from the party in recent years to identify problems and issues that have forced people out.

It comes after Cork councillor Karen Coakley last week resigned amid claims of "skulduggery", "bullying", and efforts to "undermine" her during the 2020 general election campaign.